"Cool Japan, pop culture, are activities carried out by the private sector, on its own. So when we promote them it must be led by the private sector." ($1=100.6250 Japanese yen) ...

It has been 10 years or so since the government launched its Cool Japan marketing strategy abroad and, in spite of some criticism, there are certainly a few key elements that can be held up as ...

Japan began its "Cool Biz" push two years ago to get office workers to shed their stuffy suits and ties and keep thermostats at 28 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) as a way to help reduce ...

Tokyo must learn lessons from huge success of the 'Korean wave' ...

Cool Japan, therefore, can be perceived as a positive side of a new Japan. Isolated Japan, on the other hand, isn't something to be admired, even when it is tied to some of the high-tech wizardry ...

Since 2015, 'Universal Cool Japan' has been delivering a one-of-a-kind beyond immersive and super real experience, where visitors can dive into the heart of beloved fictional worlds.

Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party's Web3 project team has published a white paper laying out recommendations for boosting the crypto industry in the country, which is part of Prime Minister ...